Career Planning and Support
Career development is an integral component of the MSA Capstone course. Supported by experienced accounting faculty, students craft a career plan, update their resume, and expand their network within key accounting professional organizations. Overall, an MSA from Kent State provides a great foundation for career advancement and growing your professional network.
High Quality
Built to Quality Matters course standards with frequent faculty-student engagement.
Cutting-edge Curriculum
The curriculum at 5XÉçÇø offers an advanced accounting coursework core and a variety of electives that allow you to structure a concentration tailored directly to your needs. No matter your starting point, our courses will develop your data skills including the use of AI. Our approach is designed to enhance your analytical abilities and provide you with a competitive edge in the job market and stay ahead in a rapidly evolving industry.
Flexible and Affordable
Students may start in either the fall or spring semesters. Students attend full-time or part-time. With our flexible online approach, students can take courses at their own pace from virtually anywhere in the world. A combined degree option with the Kent State Accounting BBA program is available. Also, students without an accounting background can easily start the MSA program with fundamental accounting certificates.
Professional Exam Preparation
MSA graduates sit for a variety of professional certifications, such as CPA, CMA, CISA, CFE and CIA. The MSA program incorporates Becker CPA Review materials across multiple courses. (Please refer to the most recent academic requirements for admission to the CPA exam issued by the applicable state, e.g., Accountancy Board of Ohio). The MSA program also incorporates CMA and IIA exam materials.
Presidents Cup international team captain Mike Weir announced his captain's picks for the 2024 tournament on Tuesday, with three former Flashes golfers selected. The Canadian trio of former Kent State golfers Corey Conners, Taylor Pendrith, and Mackenzie Hughes will compete against the U.S. team at Royal Montreal Golf Club beginning on September 24....
Talent Ready Scholarship
Talent Ready Scholarships are available to support students in CATS short-term program certificates that require less than 30 credit hours and can lead to in-demand jobs, right here in Ohio. Scholarships of $500 per student per year are available now through June 30, 2025, or when funds run out. This is a first-come, first-served opportunity. The scholarship application is available through Scholarship Universe.
